Chamomile

Eases hayfever, asthma, eczema and allergig disorders.

Assists with poor kidneys and flood retention.

Improves breast milk production.

Reduces an enlarged and painful prostate.

May alleviate symptoms of gout and arthritis.

It improves urine flow.

Warning: Not to be taken during pregnancy or when taking other diuretic medication.

Helpful in diarrhoea in children. May be helpful in cases of tinnitus. Excellent aid for PMS and menopause. Combats mucosal inflammation in kidneys and urinary tract. Aid against diabetes, arthritis and gout and poor blood circulation.

Warning: Not to be used during pregnancy and lactation. 

Useful against Urinary tract infections, cystitis and bladder infections. 

Reduces symptoms of gout and rheumatism. 

Helps stabilize blood sugar and is commonly used by overweight people.

Assists in the supportive treatment of gonorrhea.

Helpful against prostate hypertrophy.

High hypoglysacaemic  and diuretic activities. Considered to be a good herb against skin problems like eczema and psoriasis. Has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Bursting with antioxidants. Antiviral and anti-bacterial properties. Hormonal balancer.

Supportive therapy for cancer of the bones, lymphatic nodes and breasts.

Combats dermatitis and conjunctivitis. Promotes good oral health. Boosts brain function and may protect against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Warning: Not to be taken during pregnancy or lactation.

For flatulence, digestive aid by stimulating bile and digestive juice secretion.

May be useful for colic, flatulent dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Eases nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and travel sickness. May treat lack of appetite.

Alleviates rheumatism and supports underactive gall bladder.

Relieves Cold and flu symptoms, fever and nasal catarrh.

Beneficial in the treatment of painful periods during PMS and nervous headaches.

Eases exam-time nerves and keeps the mind and memory clear.

Warning: Peppermint may reduce milk flow in nursing mothers.

              Do not give to children under 3 years.

Seeds are mainly used to treat loss of appetite, anorexia and to reduce blood sugar levels in type 1 and 2 diabetes.

Lowers serum cholesterol, triglyside and low density lipoprotein. Soothes disturbed digestion. Combats impotence and period and menopause problems.

Reduces fevers, detoxifies, dispels bad breath and body odor. May alleviate bronchitis.

Stimulates the development of the breasts and increased milk flow.

Warning: Not to be used when pregnant. Please don't use during hypoglycemic treatment. 

Reduces PMS and strengthens the longitudinal muscle of the uterus. 

Beneficial in the treatment of mouth ulcers and bleeding gums.

Gargle for sore throats.

Warning: Never use during early pregnancy.

Supportive therapy for chronic rheumatism, gout and arthritis.

Relieves flatulence. May purify blood.

Useful in the treatment of scaling skin conditions such as psoriasis and scrofula and ringworm.

Aphrodisiac.

Warning: Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation.

              May increase absorption of digitalis glycosides.

Excellent remedy for incontinence and bed wetting with children.

Used specifically in cases of inflammation or benign enlargement of the prostate gland.

Eases off pain of rheumatism and gout.

Shown healing properties in bleeding, blood spitting, kidney disorders and gravel stones.

Diuretic, to treat post-traumatic and static oedema.

May alleviate enhanced menstrual bleeding.

Rich source of silica.

Warning: Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation. Use for a limited time, not longer than two weeks at a time.

Improves digestion, stimulates bile production and helps heal gastric ulcers. It regulates menstrual disorders.

Highly beneficial to combat candida overgrowth in the intestines.

May assist in gall bladder problems.

It is considered a liver tonic and it soothes digestion.

Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties especially in the mouth and throat.

Warning: Not to be taken in high doses or for prolonged periods.

Assist the body with high blood pressure as it is anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory.

Hypotensive and assists with low blood pressure, thus a cardiac tonic.

Used for muscle spasms and pain especially in the lower back and legs.

May alleviate menstrual cramps.

Warning: Do not take when allergic to aspirin (because of the salicin content)

              Not to be taken with blood thinning medication.

              May cause hypotension when taken in large doses.

              Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation.

Excellent and effective remedy for epilepsy

Aids the metabolism and helps ease chronic metabolic disorders. Taken over a long period it may help for diabetes. Improves concentration and normalize hormonal imbalances. 

May reduce hardening of the arteries and be helpful with the effects of a stroke.

Reduces heart rate and strengthens the wall of the peripheral capillaries. Balances high and low blood pressure.

Reduces buzzing in the ears. Helpful in uterine and menstrual disorders and menopause.

Assists with cell degeneration repair, particularly lung and ovarian cancer.

Eases anxiety.

Warning: Not to be taken during pregnancy or lactation.

Use to reduce period pains during PMS, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, high temperature, headaches and toothache, migraines.

Replacement of aspirin without the side effects of stomach irritation.

Warning: Long term use may interfere with mineral absorption.

For stress and nervous exhaustion.

May be helpful for recurring cold and flu.

Lowers cholesterol.

Combats arthritic joint inflammation and high uric acid levels. 

May also assist with an under active thyroid.

Warning: May trigger gluten sensitivity

Use for injured nerves, depression and anxiety caused by menopausal changes.

Stimulates gastric and bowel secretions.

May have sedative and pain relieving properties for sciatica and rheumatism.

Warning: Do not use for longer than 10 days at a time. 

              Do not use with any other medication.

              Do not use with warfarin, digoxin and anticonvulsants or other anti-depressant medication.